Technology fast evolving, everybody can have an impact and innovate, hard work gets rewarded and people are smart, collaborative and driven. Part of WPP so wealth of opportunities to learn from the best in the business.

Cons

Work life balance can sometimes be difficult to achieve due to high amount of commitment required to keep up with the pace.

Its great to be part of something that is growing so fast, it generates a really positive attitude in the business, challenging and busy.
The products work, they have been smarter in the past few years about what technology to invest in (and where NOT to invest) which creates much more focus.
You would think that the other benefit of working so closely with the GroupM agencies is that Xaxis is close to the decision...

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Cons

The flip-side of busy is that we don't have enough people. It really is a stretch sometimes, and I feel good ideas get left undone, or are left partially done.
Sometimes it feels like Xaxis is a very different thing in other markets. When we see people from other regions and markets, they describe a business that feels quite different.

Exciting times to work in a leading digital media company. Lots of interesting projects. Extremely varied day to day but in a good way. Great people and good environment that allows employees to make a difference to the business.

Cons

Bit confusing in terms of relationships with agencies, clients and mergers but that's the industry rather than the company. Getting more top heavy.

Advice to Management

Keep fostering the collaborative atmosphere and give people the opportunity to step up rather than simply getting new hires.

-constantly learning
-exposure to all players in the digital space
-impressive internal tech/expertise
-great, intelligent people
-flexible with WFH
-autonomous work env't
-promotions for those who work hard
-ability to work in a variety of departments
-"team" feel

Cons

-sometimes long days, but not all the time
-at times, pay is not in line with competitors, but instead you have more responsibility/opportunity/exposure to outside solutions